Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

Name: Spinach Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup cider vinegar; 1/3 cup honey; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided; 3/4 cup pecan halves, divided; 12 cups torn mixed salad greens or chopped fresh spinach; 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained; 3 green onions, sliced

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

Here’s a fruity spinach salad that even the kids will devour. The pretty strawberry drizzle peps up the greens nicely. —Carrie Sherrill, Forestville, Wisconsin

Ingredients

3/4 cup olive oil
1/3 cup cider vinegar
1/3 cup honey
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
3/4 cup pecan halves, divided
12 cups torn mixed salad greens or chopped fresh spinach
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
3 green onions, sliced

Directions

1. In a blender, combine the first five ingredients; cover and process for 30 seconds. Add 2 cups strawberries; cover and process until blended. Add 1/4 cup pecans; pulse until chopped.
2. In a large bowl, combine the spinach, oranges, onions and remaining strawberries and pecans. Drizzle with vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 472 calories, 37g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 6g fiber), 4g protein.

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